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1960 Map of Rivesville

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Rivesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The Monongahela River winds through this 1960 survey, serving as the industrial and geographic spine for northern West Virginia coal and transport. The landscape is defined by the extraction of natural resources, with numerous Strip Mines and gas wells peppered across the ridges above the river valley. Settlements like Everettsville, Booth, and Montana Mines are established along these steep slopes and riverbanks, often positioned near key infrastructure like Lock No 14 or the Monongahela Railroad.

Historic landmarks provide deep roots for local families, notably the Site of Fort Prickett near the Prickett Cemetery. Small communities such as Arnettsville and Smithtown maintain their own social hubs including the Arnettsville School and Snider Temple. The map captures a moment when traditional river life and rail-dependent mining were the primary drivers of the local economy before modern infrastructure shifts.